SourPop1004: Hey peoples. Dude! Sorry it took so long. My computer's
seriously jacked up. I think this is my 3rd time rewriting chapter 2 of
TSD. My computer keeps screwing with my files. Dang. Piss me off.anyway, I
hope you enjoy.
PS. Responding to your reviews. Um, to the person that said that your eyes hurt cause the typings are so close, I'm sorry for not changing my format but what helps is that you can make the font larger. If that still hurts you eyes I'll try to fix it next chapter. I need to mess around a bit with the formatting. Anyway, to the person that said I watch ALIAS too much. Ahem.I FREAKIN' LOVE ALIAS! I LOVE MICHAEL VARTAN AND DAVID ANDERS! I THINK JENNIFER GARNERS IS AN AWESOME ACTRESS. DID I MENTION HOW HOT MICHAEL VARTAN IS??? AND HOW HOT DAVID ANDERS IS??? HUH??? HUH??? Hehehe.there. I think that about says a whole lot about my obsession with Alias. Ok, moving on. To the person who said they are half Colombian, that just makes me more embarrassed cause here I am, writing a story sort of based on Colombia and I have no clue how it is over there. My main source of info is the movie Collateral Damage. Haha.but I kind of know what it's like in S. America cause I was born there. (To those who now think I'm Latin American, I'm not. Haha.) Also to the same person, please don't beat me up for my lack of knowledge in Spanish and trying to write a story with Spanish. But I do know simple, simple stuff. I'm taking Spanish classes. Hehe. One of my loyal readers, Athena, has brought up a great point. From now on, whenever you guys see +++ that, that's indicating a flash back or something. I know it's confusing but it's really ff.net that sucks. I put it italicized, the flash backs, then when I transfer my files to ff.net, the whole organized thing is gone! Sigh.anyway, I hope I cleared that up and I'm really sorry for the confusion in chapter 1.
PPS. I forgot to mention this in my last chapter but I watched 007 last week and I have good takes from the movie to insert into my story if I can. You see, I already have everything written till chapter 6 so the updates a bit funky. Anyway, I hope you guys read, enjoy, and give me lots of reviews! Hehe.
The Salsa Dancer
By: Meeh!
Sakura stirred in her bed as she heard a beeping from across the room. She sleepily got up and draped a large white robe around her tank top and loose pants. She made her way across the hotel room floor towards a small round glass table where a black laptop lay. She pulled out a chair and sat down as she pulled up the screen for her to see. On the screen, there was a picture of a man with black spiked hair with red highlights and dark sunglasses.
"Buenos dias sleepy head." The man smiled at Sakura through the screen.
Sakura adjusted the web cam so it was focused on her. "Josh, lose the shades." Sakura smiled back into the camera. Her eyes were half shut, hiding her beautiful green eyes and her long straight golden hair was in a messy bun.
"Come on chica, it's supposed to make me look cool." Josh replied with a pouty face. (Chica means little girl.)
"Whatever Josh, either way, you look dorky." Sakura giggled, now wide- awake.
"Ha-ha, very funny. Anyway, moving on. So how's the hotel room I got you?"
"Mmm.it's really nice. Very big. Can't believe you got me the sweet, and I don't even have a nice guy to go with it." Sakura laughed.
"Yeah well, I could fly over there right now if you want some company.if you know what I mean." Josh answered smiling with an evil glint in his eyes.
"Lets try.uh NO! Anyway, L.A. is killer during day time. Can't believe people actually want to live here. I wish I could go home." Sakura whined.
"You know you can't. Now yet anyway. You have finish what you went there for, right?"
"Yeah, yeah. At least this mission doesn't include an over weight lunatic trying to get in my pants." Sakura rolled her eyes as she gestured with her hands.
"By the way, nice job in New York."
"Don't remind me, please. So, what's the info.?"
"Let's see, there's a club in downtown Hollywood. The club's in the basement and the rest of the building is a five star hotel. It's off of Main St. (Ok, street names, I don't really care about. I don't really know all the L.A. street names cause I don't like going there. Way too freaky if you ask me.) The second key holder is a man name Antonio Venicci. Very good- looking if you ask me. Here's the profile."
A screen popped up with a picture of an Italian man with slicked back black hair and a very handsome face.
"Josh, I'll try my best to get you his number. You guys will look good together." Sakura laughed as Josh just glared. Sakura closed the profile and looked back at Josh.
"Anyway, he's staying in one of the rooms upstairs. I'll fill you in on all the detail later. Keep your cell on. I'll be calling around 6 to tell you our plan. That freaking hotel has way too many security deals. Obviously lots of important people are there."
"You better call me. You know I don't like going in unprepared." Sakura warned.
"Of course not. Come on, have some faith here, I am your handler after all, aren't I?"
Josh just smiled before signing off the screen.
Sakura smiled and shut the laptop. She got up and made her way to the bathroom where she took a refreshing shower.
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Syaoran walked into the office as he said good morning to all his co- workers. All the women just stared at him as he walked past them with a lazy smile. He was wearing his usual suit and tie. Across the hall, Tano cam walking towards Syaoran with a coffee cup.
"Hey." Tano greeted happily.
"Hey. Did you hear any word on the Colombian case?" Syaoran asked looking towards Yoritomo's office.
"Don't know but I think we're having a meeting in 5 minutes in the meeting room." The blonde man answered pointing towards the meeting room.
Everyone was seated around the large oval table. They were all talking amongst themselves. The few young women in the room had their eyes on Syaoran as he talked with the other men seated around him. When Yoritomo entered, the room instantly fell quiet. The lights dimmed as he stepped in front of a large white screen. The projector turned on and a file of the Colombian terrorist group and their operations.
"We have no clue where Fang's men are stationed at but we know what he's after. The card key that was stolen from Mr. Heteru is one of three keys that unlock the first door to the U.S.'s nuclear weapons base. I think we here all can guess what Fang's after. And also, we still have no clue who this woman is."
The room was silent and they were all staring at screen.
"The CIA has gotten word that Mr. Venicci of Venicci Enterprises will be at the five star hotel in downtown Hollywood and we have a feeling that that's where Fang will strike next. So I need a team to keep an eye on Venicci and his room." Yoritomo looked around at the men. "Li, Tano, and Johnson, you'll lead a small team to guard Venicci and his room. You 3, go to Hector's lab and he'll supply with your necessities. Meeting adjourned."
Everyone got up and left the room. The room was empty except for Tano and Syaoran.
"I heard that hotel has a killer club in the basement." Tano replied happily at the thought of meeting a date there.
"Remember, duty. Work, not fun." Syaoran reminded his friend who lost the sparkle in his eyes.
"Yeah, yeah." Tano replied flatly.
"Come on, lets get to Hector's lab." Syaoran suggested.
The two men walked out of the room and headed towards the laboratory.
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Sakura walked down the busy sidewalk where people ran into each other in an attempt to get to their destination faster. Sakura glared from behind her sunglasses at a woman that had run into her and didn't even bother to say anything. Sakura decided to ignore it and kept on walking. She was pairing a pair of tight jeans, a beige peasant top, and her long golden hair was up in a ponytail. The cool breeze played with Sakura's brown feather earrings, which dangled down to her shoulders. Today, she had decided to play a regular civilian and not disguise herself. She looked around for a place to spend some time. She stopped when she spotted a Starbucks. She walked into the busy room where the servers were busy delivering everyone's orders. She got in the long line and waited with a bored look. She put her glasses away in her purse and looked around the room. Her attention turned towards the glass door where the bell chimed when two tall men walked in wearing business suits. One had tussled brown hair while the other was a bright blonde. She turned her attention back to the server.
"What would you like?" the woman asked smiling even through the chaos.
"I'd like a grande latte with a hint of hazelnut and whip cream please." Sakura replied smiling.
"Is that all for you?"
"Yes."
"That'll be $4.15. What's you name?"
"Lisa."
"Thank you."
Sakura opened her purse and got out her Gucci wallet. She took out five bucks and handed it to the woman. When she got back her change, she dropped it into the tip cup. Sakura walked away from the counter and waited for her name to be called. She was standing there when a tall man with blonde hair bumped into her. Sakura dropped her purse on the floor. She was about to retrieve it when the man that had bumped into her came up from the ground with her purse.
"I'm sorry." He commented as he handed her purse.
"Oh, not at all." Sakura smiled as she took the bag from him.
"L.A. can be very brutal." Tano commented trying to strike up a conversation.
"Yes, I know. I was nearly bashed to death just for trying to get here." Sakura laughed. 'Can't believe this man's hitting on me. What a fool' She thought to herself.
"So, are you a visitor or do you live here?"
"I'm a visitor. I come from Michigan." She replied with a smile. 'That's what my fake ID says but what the heck. You won't see me ever again so, why bother.' She thought with an ironic smile on her face.
"I see. Well, I live here. I'm currently working with the CIA." Tano replied proudly. Syaoran who was ordering just rolled his eyes at what Tano said.
"Wow.really?" She looked at him again. 'Hmm.maybe he'll have some use.' she thought looking at this man in new light. "You have got to show me around or something. That's fascinating." Sakura exclaimed with excitement.
"Sure, here's my card. Why don't you give me a call and maybe we can get together and I'll show you around. And maybe afterwards some dinner." Tano answered handing her a card.
"That'd be great." Sakura plastered on her million-dollar smile, which any man would have melted into. Sakura needed to get out of there. She didn't want to talk anymore. Luckily, her name was called. She quickly said good bye to Tano and went to get her coffee. With the hot steaming cup, she walked out the door.
Syaoran came over to Tano. "Who was that?"
"That was.Lisa. I think.yeah.they called her Lisa. Isn't she hot?"
Syaoran just laughed. "Come on, lets get going. Our break's going to be over and we don't' want to be late."
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Sakura was back in her hotel room. She had changed into a pair of comfortable shorts and a tank top. She sat down in front of her laptop and turned it on. The same screen popped up and Josh was there.
"Yo chica! You've called just in time." Josh smiled.
"So what's up. Do we have a plan or what?" Sakura asked.
"Ok, in your bag, there's an ear piece for me to give you instructions once there. But for the over all plan, it's just a smash and grab job and you're free." Josh answered smiling. "You'll first get into the hotel using the club. The hotel lobby on the first floor is too well guarded. Plus, the elevator is connected to the hotel elevator. Venicci won't be your problem since I've got word that he'll be at the club meeting with some of his clients. You'll take the elevator to the last floor. From there, you'll use the stairs to get to the roof. From there, you'll come down the south side of the roof. I'll tell you which window to stop at. You could use the door but there will be guards. Plus, swing down from the roof is more fun." He smiled happily. "Once inside, you'll have a substance scanner. It's the thing that looks like a palm pilot. You'll simply turn it on and it'll detect anything that has a specific element that's on the scanner of the card key. You find it, grab it and go back outside. You'll slide down rest of the building and at the bottom a black car will be waiting for you. Don't' worry, no one will see for 1, it's dark, 2, where the car is waiting is the back of the hotel. Any questions? And by the way, all the tools you'll need are going to be up at he roof. I had a member put it up there."
"No, that sounds good. Oh yeah, today, I met a CIA agent."
Josh gave her a look.
"Don't' worry, he thinks of me as a girl from Michigan. But honestly, Michigan? Why couldn't you say I was from France or something?"
"Michigan was the only thing available. Just be happy you have an ID." Josh chuckled. "Also, I got some word that some CIA agents will be at the hotel to keep an eye on Venicci. So be extra careful." Josh warned concerned.
"All right." Sakura checked her watch and saw it was already 6:30. She turned back to the screen. "Got to go. It's show time. Talk to you in the building." Sakura shut the laptop and got up to get dressed.
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The three agents and the team were positioned in various parts of the building. They all tested their earpieces and were ready for the night.
Out side the hotel, there was a separate entrance for the club. There were huge lines to get into the club. Lights flashed wildly outside the entrance while everyone were shouting and calling for their friends to get in line. Sakura walked up to the front of the line and whispered something to the man. Everyone glared at her when she was allowed to enter with out getting in line.
Once inside, she pressed her hand over her right ear to block out the noise of the crowd and DJ.
"I'm in. Do we know that guy at the door?" Sakura asked.
"Yeah, he's one of our own." josh replied through his mic.
"Oh, ok, here I go." Sakura answered and started walking towards the elevator.
Guys stared as a beautiful woman with mysterious dark eyes and short black hair walked through the crowd. Sakura was wearing a pair of black leather pants, a black halter-top, which showed her mid section, and a pair of leather lace up boots. She smirked as she saw all of them stare at her. She pressed the round button to call the elevator once there. When the metal doors slid open, she stepped in and pressed the button 40 as it lit up.
She stepped out of the elevator and looked around for people but luckily, there weren't any. She made her way to the stairs as Josh gave directions on where to turn. She flung open the door and ran up the stairs. Once at the roof, she looked around the dark rooftop.
"Now what?" she asked observing the lighted city bellow.
"There's an air vent in the middle of the roof. There's a black case hidden within the vent." Josh instructed.
Sakura jogged towards the vent and removed the metal lid. Inside, there was square leather case. She strapped the case behind her like a backpack and ran towards the edge of the roof.
"Which side do I go down?"
"The one where it over looks 3 tall buildings in a row."
Sakura looked around and found the buildings. She ran towards the ledge and took out a long coil of secure rope and threw it down the side of the hotel. She tied the other end of the rope tightly around the handle of the door that she had come through. She put on 2 metal grabbers on the rope to help her grip the rope without burning her hands. She strapped her belt around her waist and legs, like a seatbelt. She made sure everything was secure.
"Here I go."
Sakura jumped over the edge and was rapidly hurtling down the building. The rush of air lifted her short black hair as it wildly fluttered all around her face.
"Where do I stop?"
"Slow down, Venicci's room's window should be open, you'll see a large vase of roses. I believe that's the only room with roses. He's on the 23rd floor."
"Alright."
She slowed down her fall by lightly gripping the metal grippers.
"Am I on the right row?"
"Yeah, keep going a bit further."
Sakura stopped the fall and stared out into the night.
"Where are you exactly?" Sakura looked around curiously.
"You know better than to ask questions on a mission. But if you must know, the person in the car has a camcorder. She's taping you. I even gave her a special cam that could zoom further than any other camcorders. Now, please go back to what you were doing."
Sakura laughed. "Ok." She released her gripped and hurtled back down through the air.
After a few seconds, Josh responded again. "Stop, that's where you should be."
"Alright." Sakura stopped in front of a large window with the curtains pulled back. Indeed, Josh was right. There was a large vase with roses on a round table. It was strange how she could spot these things even when dark but she figured it came from practice or looking for something in the dark.
Sakura got out a sharp knife and a glove with suction cups from her square case. She placed her left hand onto the window where the suction cups took hold of the glass. With her right hand, she traced a circle all the way around her left hand. When the glass came loose, Sakura pulled her body through the window half way. She took her left hand off the round glass and set it gently down on the carpet. Then she pulled the rest of her body through the hole and stepped in with a light thud. She took off the glove and put the knife and glove into her pack, and pulled out a devise that looked like a palm pilot. She turned it on and it immediately began to scan the room as Sakura held it out. A green light shot out from one end of the devise and was running over all the things in the room. It finally beeped when the beam reached the large vase with the roses. Sakura smiled. She walked over and took out the batch of flowers and set it down on the table. Inside, there was a plastic card. She pulled it out and put it into her pack in a secure pocket. She put back the roses and was about to leave when the lights turned on. Sakura swung around to see a man standing by the door. He was tall and quite good-looking. Sakura looked at him again. He was the same guy form the coffee shop. The fool's friend. He was wearing a pair of faded jeans, a T-shirt and a jacket. He stared at her.
"You're under arrest." He commanded forcefully.
"Where's the suit?" Sakura asked, now turned all the way to face him.
"Put your hands in the air where I can see them and drop the case." Syaoran commanded again ignoring Sakura's comment.
Syaoran watched as Sakura tucked her hair behind her right ear before, raising her hands into the air and dropping the bag she had to the ground. Sakura walked towards Syaoran with her hands still up.
"What' s your name? You're pretty cute for an officer." Sakura tilted her head to the side.
Syaoran pulled out his gun and stopped Sakura from getting any closer by placing the gun to her neck.
"You don't have to know my name. Just remember me as the guy who put you in jail." Syaoran answered coldly.
Sakura looked down at the gun. "I'm not afraid to die. If you think this gun will stop me, you're wrong. How wrong you are." Sakura's eyes narrowed.
In a quick movement, she jumped out of the gun's way and kicked it out of Syaoran's hand. Sakura lowered her hands in a defense mode. She threw a kick at him and he blocked. She gave a punch and he still blocked. This went on for a minute or two until Sakura stopped and stared at Syaroan.
"Are you afraid to hit me or something? You're only blocking." Sakura asked bitterly.
"I don't hit women." He simply replied.
"I see. So if I pointed a gun at you, you wouldn't do anything to hit me?" Sakura asked with a malicious smile.
"I don't have to hit you to take the gun away." Syaoran's gaze was equal to Sakura's.
"I see. Well, I'd love to stay and chat but I gotta get going. I'm a very busy person." Sakura turned around to grab her bag when she felt someone grab her around the waist. Sakura struggled for a minute but couldn't loosen the grip. He was able to put a cuff on one hand but she struggled to not get her other hand cuffed as well. She was now in his arms looking up at him with a smirk. "Stop for a moment. I want to say something before I get away."
"Oh? And what would that be?" Syaoran asked her in amusement.
Sakura looked up into his eyes. She closed hers as she tiptoed to kiss him. He was taken back by her action but slowly, ever so slowly, started to lean in, into the kiss. When Sakura thought his guard was down, she took the hand that was free and grabbed the large vase that was on the table, which was fortunately right next to them and flung towards his head. With a loud crash, the vase shattered on impact. Syaoran's grip instantly loosened and he slid to the floor with a groan. His forehead was lightly bleeding from the scratches the broken pieces created. Sakura stared down at the lifeless body. This was usually when she made her get away but she felt something pull her towards him. She never felt it before but something unknown was pulling her to him. She looked down at him with sad eyes. She walked over to the bathroom and brought back out a hand towel. She crouched down next to him and dabbed the blood away from his forehead. She just stared at him. As her hands stopped the bleeding, she felt a hand over hers. She looked shocked that he might be awake but she saw that he was still knocked out. She removed her hand and towel from his forehead once she was satisfied that he wasn't bleeding anymore. She was about to turn away and leave but something compelled her to look at him. She didn't know what was happening but the only thing she did feel was the urge to kiss him again. She had kissed many men in her life for the completion of her mission but she never felt a pull this strong towards someone. She leaned in over his lips and gently brushed hers over his. How soft they were. She felt like the prince in The Sleeping Beauty who was kissing the princess. When she heard a groan escape his lips, she quickly got up and went out the window, mentally slapping herself for getting anywhere near the man. Before she jumped out the window, her keen eyes caught a glimpse of his left hand that lay lifeless over his stomach. Something silver on his fourth finger glimmered.
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Syaoran opened his eyes. His blurred vision became clear. He looked around and found it to be some sort of hospital room. He turned when a man jumped up and was leaning over him.
"Tano?" Syaornan asked dazed.
"Yeah, it's me. You ok?" Tano looked over at Syaoran.
"Yeah.I think so.what happened?" last night's events were still a blur to him.
"Well, obviously you had an encounter with someone. When we found you, someone had smashed a vase on your head."
Syaroan's hand immediately went to the back of his head where he felt white bandages wrapped around his head.
"Anyway, the weird thing is, we found a small hand towel near you. We figured that someone had whipped the blood up for you." Tano looked at Syaoran who was zoning out.
Syaoran started to recall the events of last night. The woman, the vase.the lips. Snapping out of his gaze, he turned to Tano.
"Did you catch the person?"
"No, whoever it was, they were way gone by the time we found you. Come on Syaoran, go back to bed. You need rest." Tano tried to push Syaoran back down on the bed but Syaroan slipped out of the white covers and got up with a jelly feeling in his legs.
"No, I need to go to work."
Syaroan soundlessly walked out of the hospital room leaving a confused Tano.
SourPop1004: Hi there peepoz! Hehe.chapter 2 is finally done. Well, I hope you enjoyed it. It may not be very good.I don't know. I have this feeling that the story is not up to its fullest. So I'll try even harder. I've been so busy lately that my writing's gone all over the place. Anyway, catch you next chapter! R+R! you know I need those to keep me goin'!
PS. Responding to your reviews. Um, to the person that said that your eyes hurt cause the typings are so close, I'm sorry for not changing my format but what helps is that you can make the font larger. If that still hurts you eyes I'll try to fix it next chapter. I need to mess around a bit with the formatting. Anyway, to the person that said I watch ALIAS too much. Ahem.I FREAKIN' LOVE ALIAS! I LOVE MICHAEL VARTAN AND DAVID ANDERS! I THINK JENNIFER GARNERS IS AN AWESOME ACTRESS. DID I MENTION HOW HOT MICHAEL VARTAN IS??? AND HOW HOT DAVID ANDERS IS??? HUH??? HUH??? Hehehe.there. I think that about says a whole lot about my obsession with Alias. Ok, moving on. To the person who said they are half Colombian, that just makes me more embarrassed cause here I am, writing a story sort of based on Colombia and I have no clue how it is over there. My main source of info is the movie Collateral Damage. Haha.but I kind of know what it's like in S. America cause I was born there. (To those who now think I'm Latin American, I'm not. Haha.) Also to the same person, please don't beat me up for my lack of knowledge in Spanish and trying to write a story with Spanish. But I do know simple, simple stuff. I'm taking Spanish classes. Hehe. One of my loyal readers, Athena, has brought up a great point. From now on, whenever you guys see +++ that, that's indicating a flash back or something. I know it's confusing but it's really ff.net that sucks. I put it italicized, the flash backs, then when I transfer my files to ff.net, the whole organized thing is gone! Sigh.anyway, I hope I cleared that up and I'm really sorry for the confusion in chapter 1.
PPS. I forgot to mention this in my last chapter but I watched 007 last week and I have good takes from the movie to insert into my story if I can. You see, I already have everything written till chapter 6 so the updates a bit funky. Anyway, I hope you guys read, enjoy, and give me lots of reviews! Hehe.
The Salsa Dancer
By: Meeh!
Sakura stirred in her bed as she heard a beeping from across the room. She sleepily got up and draped a large white robe around her tank top and loose pants. She made her way across the hotel room floor towards a small round glass table where a black laptop lay. She pulled out a chair and sat down as she pulled up the screen for her to see. On the screen, there was a picture of a man with black spiked hair with red highlights and dark sunglasses.
"Buenos dias sleepy head." The man smiled at Sakura through the screen.
Sakura adjusted the web cam so it was focused on her. "Josh, lose the shades." Sakura smiled back into the camera. Her eyes were half shut, hiding her beautiful green eyes and her long straight golden hair was in a messy bun.
"Come on chica, it's supposed to make me look cool." Josh replied with a pouty face. (Chica means little girl.)
"Whatever Josh, either way, you look dorky." Sakura giggled, now wide- awake.
"Ha-ha, very funny. Anyway, moving on. So how's the hotel room I got you?"
"Mmm.it's really nice. Very big. Can't believe you got me the sweet, and I don't even have a nice guy to go with it." Sakura laughed.
"Yeah well, I could fly over there right now if you want some company.if you know what I mean." Josh answered smiling with an evil glint in his eyes.
"Lets try.uh NO! Anyway, L.A. is killer during day time. Can't believe people actually want to live here. I wish I could go home." Sakura whined.
"You know you can't. Now yet anyway. You have finish what you went there for, right?"
"Yeah, yeah. At least this mission doesn't include an over weight lunatic trying to get in my pants." Sakura rolled her eyes as she gestured with her hands.
"By the way, nice job in New York."
"Don't remind me, please. So, what's the info.?"
"Let's see, there's a club in downtown Hollywood. The club's in the basement and the rest of the building is a five star hotel. It's off of Main St. (Ok, street names, I don't really care about. I don't really know all the L.A. street names cause I don't like going there. Way too freaky if you ask me.) The second key holder is a man name Antonio Venicci. Very good- looking if you ask me. Here's the profile."
A screen popped up with a picture of an Italian man with slicked back black hair and a very handsome face.
"Josh, I'll try my best to get you his number. You guys will look good together." Sakura laughed as Josh just glared. Sakura closed the profile and looked back at Josh.
"Anyway, he's staying in one of the rooms upstairs. I'll fill you in on all the detail later. Keep your cell on. I'll be calling around 6 to tell you our plan. That freaking hotel has way too many security deals. Obviously lots of important people are there."
"You better call me. You know I don't like going in unprepared." Sakura warned.
"Of course not. Come on, have some faith here, I am your handler after all, aren't I?"
Josh just smiled before signing off the screen.
Sakura smiled and shut the laptop. She got up and made her way to the bathroom where she took a refreshing shower.
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Syaoran walked into the office as he said good morning to all his co- workers. All the women just stared at him as he walked past them with a lazy smile. He was wearing his usual suit and tie. Across the hall, Tano cam walking towards Syaoran with a coffee cup.
"Hey." Tano greeted happily.
"Hey. Did you hear any word on the Colombian case?" Syaoran asked looking towards Yoritomo's office.
"Don't know but I think we're having a meeting in 5 minutes in the meeting room." The blonde man answered pointing towards the meeting room.
Everyone was seated around the large oval table. They were all talking amongst themselves. The few young women in the room had their eyes on Syaoran as he talked with the other men seated around him. When Yoritomo entered, the room instantly fell quiet. The lights dimmed as he stepped in front of a large white screen. The projector turned on and a file of the Colombian terrorist group and their operations.
"We have no clue where Fang's men are stationed at but we know what he's after. The card key that was stolen from Mr. Heteru is one of three keys that unlock the first door to the U.S.'s nuclear weapons base. I think we here all can guess what Fang's after. And also, we still have no clue who this woman is."
The room was silent and they were all staring at screen.
"The CIA has gotten word that Mr. Venicci of Venicci Enterprises will be at the five star hotel in downtown Hollywood and we have a feeling that that's where Fang will strike next. So I need a team to keep an eye on Venicci and his room." Yoritomo looked around at the men. "Li, Tano, and Johnson, you'll lead a small team to guard Venicci and his room. You 3, go to Hector's lab and he'll supply with your necessities. Meeting adjourned."
Everyone got up and left the room. The room was empty except for Tano and Syaoran.
"I heard that hotel has a killer club in the basement." Tano replied happily at the thought of meeting a date there.
"Remember, duty. Work, not fun." Syaoran reminded his friend who lost the sparkle in his eyes.
"Yeah, yeah." Tano replied flatly.
"Come on, lets get to Hector's lab." Syaoran suggested.
The two men walked out of the room and headed towards the laboratory.
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Sakura walked down the busy sidewalk where people ran into each other in an attempt to get to their destination faster. Sakura glared from behind her sunglasses at a woman that had run into her and didn't even bother to say anything. Sakura decided to ignore it and kept on walking. She was pairing a pair of tight jeans, a beige peasant top, and her long golden hair was up in a ponytail. The cool breeze played with Sakura's brown feather earrings, which dangled down to her shoulders. Today, she had decided to play a regular civilian and not disguise herself. She looked around for a place to spend some time. She stopped when she spotted a Starbucks. She walked into the busy room where the servers were busy delivering everyone's orders. She got in the long line and waited with a bored look. She put her glasses away in her purse and looked around the room. Her attention turned towards the glass door where the bell chimed when two tall men walked in wearing business suits. One had tussled brown hair while the other was a bright blonde. She turned her attention back to the server.
"What would you like?" the woman asked smiling even through the chaos.
"I'd like a grande latte with a hint of hazelnut and whip cream please." Sakura replied smiling.
"Is that all for you?"
"Yes."
"That'll be $4.15. What's you name?"
"Lisa."
"Thank you."
Sakura opened her purse and got out her Gucci wallet. She took out five bucks and handed it to the woman. When she got back her change, she dropped it into the tip cup. Sakura walked away from the counter and waited for her name to be called. She was standing there when a tall man with blonde hair bumped into her. Sakura dropped her purse on the floor. She was about to retrieve it when the man that had bumped into her came up from the ground with her purse.
"I'm sorry." He commented as he handed her purse.
"Oh, not at all." Sakura smiled as she took the bag from him.
"L.A. can be very brutal." Tano commented trying to strike up a conversation.
"Yes, I know. I was nearly bashed to death just for trying to get here." Sakura laughed. 'Can't believe this man's hitting on me. What a fool' She thought to herself.
"So, are you a visitor or do you live here?"
"I'm a visitor. I come from Michigan." She replied with a smile. 'That's what my fake ID says but what the heck. You won't see me ever again so, why bother.' She thought with an ironic smile on her face.
"I see. Well, I live here. I'm currently working with the CIA." Tano replied proudly. Syaoran who was ordering just rolled his eyes at what Tano said.
"Wow.really?" She looked at him again. 'Hmm.maybe he'll have some use.' she thought looking at this man in new light. "You have got to show me around or something. That's fascinating." Sakura exclaimed with excitement.
"Sure, here's my card. Why don't you give me a call and maybe we can get together and I'll show you around. And maybe afterwards some dinner." Tano answered handing her a card.
"That'd be great." Sakura plastered on her million-dollar smile, which any man would have melted into. Sakura needed to get out of there. She didn't want to talk anymore. Luckily, her name was called. She quickly said good bye to Tano and went to get her coffee. With the hot steaming cup, she walked out the door.
Syaoran came over to Tano. "Who was that?"
"That was.Lisa. I think.yeah.they called her Lisa. Isn't she hot?"
Syaoran just laughed. "Come on, lets get going. Our break's going to be over and we don't' want to be late."
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Sakura was back in her hotel room. She had changed into a pair of comfortable shorts and a tank top. She sat down in front of her laptop and turned it on. The same screen popped up and Josh was there.
"Yo chica! You've called just in time." Josh smiled.
"So what's up. Do we have a plan or what?" Sakura asked.
"Ok, in your bag, there's an ear piece for me to give you instructions once there. But for the over all plan, it's just a smash and grab job and you're free." Josh answered smiling. "You'll first get into the hotel using the club. The hotel lobby on the first floor is too well guarded. Plus, the elevator is connected to the hotel elevator. Venicci won't be your problem since I've got word that he'll be at the club meeting with some of his clients. You'll take the elevator to the last floor. From there, you'll use the stairs to get to the roof. From there, you'll come down the south side of the roof. I'll tell you which window to stop at. You could use the door but there will be guards. Plus, swing down from the roof is more fun." He smiled happily. "Once inside, you'll have a substance scanner. It's the thing that looks like a palm pilot. You'll simply turn it on and it'll detect anything that has a specific element that's on the scanner of the card key. You find it, grab it and go back outside. You'll slide down rest of the building and at the bottom a black car will be waiting for you. Don't' worry, no one will see for 1, it's dark, 2, where the car is waiting is the back of the hotel. Any questions? And by the way, all the tools you'll need are going to be up at he roof. I had a member put it up there."
"No, that sounds good. Oh yeah, today, I met a CIA agent."
Josh gave her a look.
"Don't' worry, he thinks of me as a girl from Michigan. But honestly, Michigan? Why couldn't you say I was from France or something?"
"Michigan was the only thing available. Just be happy you have an ID." Josh chuckled. "Also, I got some word that some CIA agents will be at the hotel to keep an eye on Venicci. So be extra careful." Josh warned concerned.
"All right." Sakura checked her watch and saw it was already 6:30. She turned back to the screen. "Got to go. It's show time. Talk to you in the building." Sakura shut the laptop and got up to get dressed.
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The three agents and the team were positioned in various parts of the building. They all tested their earpieces and were ready for the night.
Out side the hotel, there was a separate entrance for the club. There were huge lines to get into the club. Lights flashed wildly outside the entrance while everyone were shouting and calling for their friends to get in line. Sakura walked up to the front of the line and whispered something to the man. Everyone glared at her when she was allowed to enter with out getting in line.
Once inside, she pressed her hand over her right ear to block out the noise of the crowd and DJ.
"I'm in. Do we know that guy at the door?" Sakura asked.
"Yeah, he's one of our own." josh replied through his mic.
"Oh, ok, here I go." Sakura answered and started walking towards the elevator.
Guys stared as a beautiful woman with mysterious dark eyes and short black hair walked through the crowd. Sakura was wearing a pair of black leather pants, a black halter-top, which showed her mid section, and a pair of leather lace up boots. She smirked as she saw all of them stare at her. She pressed the round button to call the elevator once there. When the metal doors slid open, she stepped in and pressed the button 40 as it lit up.
She stepped out of the elevator and looked around for people but luckily, there weren't any. She made her way to the stairs as Josh gave directions on where to turn. She flung open the door and ran up the stairs. Once at the roof, she looked around the dark rooftop.
"Now what?" she asked observing the lighted city bellow.
"There's an air vent in the middle of the roof. There's a black case hidden within the vent." Josh instructed.
Sakura jogged towards the vent and removed the metal lid. Inside, there was square leather case. She strapped the case behind her like a backpack and ran towards the edge of the roof.
"Which side do I go down?"
"The one where it over looks 3 tall buildings in a row."
Sakura looked around and found the buildings. She ran towards the ledge and took out a long coil of secure rope and threw it down the side of the hotel. She tied the other end of the rope tightly around the handle of the door that she had come through. She put on 2 metal grabbers on the rope to help her grip the rope without burning her hands. She strapped her belt around her waist and legs, like a seatbelt. She made sure everything was secure.
"Here I go."
Sakura jumped over the edge and was rapidly hurtling down the building. The rush of air lifted her short black hair as it wildly fluttered all around her face.
"Where do I stop?"
"Slow down, Venicci's room's window should be open, you'll see a large vase of roses. I believe that's the only room with roses. He's on the 23rd floor."
"Alright."
She slowed down her fall by lightly gripping the metal grippers.
"Am I on the right row?"
"Yeah, keep going a bit further."
Sakura stopped the fall and stared out into the night.
"Where are you exactly?" Sakura looked around curiously.
"You know better than to ask questions on a mission. But if you must know, the person in the car has a camcorder. She's taping you. I even gave her a special cam that could zoom further than any other camcorders. Now, please go back to what you were doing."
Sakura laughed. "Ok." She released her gripped and hurtled back down through the air.
After a few seconds, Josh responded again. "Stop, that's where you should be."
"Alright." Sakura stopped in front of a large window with the curtains pulled back. Indeed, Josh was right. There was a large vase with roses on a round table. It was strange how she could spot these things even when dark but she figured it came from practice or looking for something in the dark.
Sakura got out a sharp knife and a glove with suction cups from her square case. She placed her left hand onto the window where the suction cups took hold of the glass. With her right hand, she traced a circle all the way around her left hand. When the glass came loose, Sakura pulled her body through the window half way. She took her left hand off the round glass and set it gently down on the carpet. Then she pulled the rest of her body through the hole and stepped in with a light thud. She took off the glove and put the knife and glove into her pack, and pulled out a devise that looked like a palm pilot. She turned it on and it immediately began to scan the room as Sakura held it out. A green light shot out from one end of the devise and was running over all the things in the room. It finally beeped when the beam reached the large vase with the roses. Sakura smiled. She walked over and took out the batch of flowers and set it down on the table. Inside, there was a plastic card. She pulled it out and put it into her pack in a secure pocket. She put back the roses and was about to leave when the lights turned on. Sakura swung around to see a man standing by the door. He was tall and quite good-looking. Sakura looked at him again. He was the same guy form the coffee shop. The fool's friend. He was wearing a pair of faded jeans, a T-shirt and a jacket. He stared at her.
"You're under arrest." He commanded forcefully.
"Where's the suit?" Sakura asked, now turned all the way to face him.
"Put your hands in the air where I can see them and drop the case." Syaoran commanded again ignoring Sakura's comment.
Syaoran watched as Sakura tucked her hair behind her right ear before, raising her hands into the air and dropping the bag she had to the ground. Sakura walked towards Syaoran with her hands still up.
"What' s your name? You're pretty cute for an officer." Sakura tilted her head to the side.
Syaoran pulled out his gun and stopped Sakura from getting any closer by placing the gun to her neck.
"You don't have to know my name. Just remember me as the guy who put you in jail." Syaoran answered coldly.
Sakura looked down at the gun. "I'm not afraid to die. If you think this gun will stop me, you're wrong. How wrong you are." Sakura's eyes narrowed.
In a quick movement, she jumped out of the gun's way and kicked it out of Syaoran's hand. Sakura lowered her hands in a defense mode. She threw a kick at him and he blocked. She gave a punch and he still blocked. This went on for a minute or two until Sakura stopped and stared at Syaroan.
"Are you afraid to hit me or something? You're only blocking." Sakura asked bitterly.
"I don't hit women." He simply replied.
"I see. So if I pointed a gun at you, you wouldn't do anything to hit me?" Sakura asked with a malicious smile.
"I don't have to hit you to take the gun away." Syaoran's gaze was equal to Sakura's.
"I see. Well, I'd love to stay and chat but I gotta get going. I'm a very busy person." Sakura turned around to grab her bag when she felt someone grab her around the waist. Sakura struggled for a minute but couldn't loosen the grip. He was able to put a cuff on one hand but she struggled to not get her other hand cuffed as well. She was now in his arms looking up at him with a smirk. "Stop for a moment. I want to say something before I get away."
"Oh? And what would that be?" Syaoran asked her in amusement.
Sakura looked up into his eyes. She closed hers as she tiptoed to kiss him. He was taken back by her action but slowly, ever so slowly, started to lean in, into the kiss. When Sakura thought his guard was down, she took the hand that was free and grabbed the large vase that was on the table, which was fortunately right next to them and flung towards his head. With a loud crash, the vase shattered on impact. Syaoran's grip instantly loosened and he slid to the floor with a groan. His forehead was lightly bleeding from the scratches the broken pieces created. Sakura stared down at the lifeless body. This was usually when she made her get away but she felt something pull her towards him. She never felt it before but something unknown was pulling her to him. She looked down at him with sad eyes. She walked over to the bathroom and brought back out a hand towel. She crouched down next to him and dabbed the blood away from his forehead. She just stared at him. As her hands stopped the bleeding, she felt a hand over hers. She looked shocked that he might be awake but she saw that he was still knocked out. She removed her hand and towel from his forehead once she was satisfied that he wasn't bleeding anymore. She was about to turn away and leave but something compelled her to look at him. She didn't know what was happening but the only thing she did feel was the urge to kiss him again. She had kissed many men in her life for the completion of her mission but she never felt a pull this strong towards someone. She leaned in over his lips and gently brushed hers over his. How soft they were. She felt like the prince in The Sleeping Beauty who was kissing the princess. When she heard a groan escape his lips, she quickly got up and went out the window, mentally slapping herself for getting anywhere near the man. Before she jumped out the window, her keen eyes caught a glimpse of his left hand that lay lifeless over his stomach. Something silver on his fourth finger glimmered.
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Syaoran opened his eyes. His blurred vision became clear. He looked around and found it to be some sort of hospital room. He turned when a man jumped up and was leaning over him.
"Tano?" Syaornan asked dazed.
"Yeah, it's me. You ok?" Tano looked over at Syaoran.
"Yeah.I think so.what happened?" last night's events were still a blur to him.
"Well, obviously you had an encounter with someone. When we found you, someone had smashed a vase on your head."
Syaroan's hand immediately went to the back of his head where he felt white bandages wrapped around his head.
"Anyway, the weird thing is, we found a small hand towel near you. We figured that someone had whipped the blood up for you." Tano looked at Syaoran who was zoning out.
Syaoran started to recall the events of last night. The woman, the vase.the lips. Snapping out of his gaze, he turned to Tano.
"Did you catch the person?"
"No, whoever it was, they were way gone by the time we found you. Come on Syaoran, go back to bed. You need rest." Tano tried to push Syaoran back down on the bed but Syaroan slipped out of the white covers and got up with a jelly feeling in his legs.
"No, I need to go to work."
Syaroan soundlessly walked out of the hospital room leaving a confused Tano.
SourPop1004: Hi there peepoz! Hehe.chapter 2 is finally done. Well, I hope you enjoyed it. It may not be very good.I don't know. I have this feeling that the story is not up to its fullest. So I'll try even harder. I've been so busy lately that my writing's gone all over the place. Anyway, catch you next chapter! R+R! you know I need those to keep me goin'!
